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The family-oriented holidays are behind us now and the weather has suddenly taken on that summertime glow with hot, hazy days and mostly calm conditions. Forgiving the odd shower or too; which actually are part of the summer scenario, the offshore co...
DATE: Jun 20, 2015
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Under bright sun, the Bacardi weigh station added some colour and interest to the Dockyard area as hundreds of tourists off the cruise ships docked there paraded by the proceedings.
The largest fish in the tournament came off Capt Edward Barnes’s Cla...
DATE: Jun 13, 2015
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Last Sunday saw the western channel remain undisturbed by the passage of a flotilla as the 40-odd boats set to take part in the Bacardi Tournament went into standby mode pending the “go-no go” decision which came late on Saturday afternoon, giving en...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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Summer rapidly progresses and with the official rites behind us, the first of the season’s major angling events is upon us.
The ever-popular Bacardi angling tournament is planned for tomorrow and there will be lots of people keeping an eye on the we...
DATE: May 30, 2015
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Tight Lines
Summer is unequivocally here — the inshore waters will be hectic as many will be taking their first dip overboard and the raft-ups approach awesome. Picnicking and boating is the name of the game this weekend and fishing tends to take a bit of a back...
DATE: May 23, 2015
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Tight Lines
Not quite what is expected at this time of the year. With the official start of summer barely a week away and the focus on boats and their servicing nearing peak, prepared anglers should be enjoying a burst of spring activity out on the briny before ...
DATE: May 16, 2015
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Tight Lines
It is way too late to still be dawdling and waiting for the fishing to come to you. The boat will be required for May 24 sooner than you think and there is some good fishing to be had; so, get on with the programme!
The commercial and charter fleet h...
DATE: May 09, 2015
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Tight Lines
Put all thought of winter behind you. It is May and that means that fishing season is here whether you are ready for it or not.
Not surprisingly, the commercial fleet was ready to take advantage of whatever might happen and so this week, despite some...
DATE: May 02, 2015
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Tight Lines
Waiting for a gilt-edged invitation? Hopefully not or have you forgotten that spring comes early to Bermuda and summer is never far behind. Procrastinating and dawdling about waiting for inspiration to get the boat ready can really lead to missing th...
DATE: Apr 25, 2015
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Tight Lines
Everything is warming up nicely now, both on land and at sea. The winter gear is being consigned to the closet and brighter colours are appearing on the streets. Birds are nesting, flowers are blooming and the inshore waters have come to life with ja...
DATE: Apr 18, 2015
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Tight Lines